Hardknott Roman Fort, (EH) - Eskdale

Hardknott Roman Fort, (EH), 9m NE at west end of Hardknott Pass. Open any reasonable time, although may be hazardous in winter; parking; dogs on leads only.

One of the most dramatic Roman sites in Britain, with stunning views across Lakeland fells. This fort, built between AD120 and 138, controlled the road from Ravenglass to Ambleside. There are visible remains of granaries, the headquarters and the commandant's house, with a bath house and parade ground outside the fort.